Charlie leads Geography at Nottingham University Samworth Academy where she is Deputy Head of the Department of Humanitites and Social Sciences. She is passionate about children developing their knowledge of the world around them. Charlie has experience of teaching Geography across KS3 - 5 and has led on Geography curriculum development. She is also an ITT and ECT mentor and works on the school Teaching and Learning Steering Group. 

Belinda has almost 10 years of secondary school teaching experience and joined Toot Hill School in 2014, before moving to NUAST in 2018.

Belinda is a specialist in Biology (having a degree in Zoology). She has several years of experience mentoring ITT students and NQTs of all Science specialisms.

Outside of school, Belinda has over 10 years of leadership and mentoring experience and has also delivered training in a leadership programme and public speaking coaching.

Belinda has also been involved in work with PSHE departments and was a Head of House.

Michael has five years experience teaching KS3-KS4 English Language and Literature at NUAST. 

He is currently Teacher of English and Economics and Head of Year 9. Michael joined the teaching profession through the Torch SCITT and has been a previous SCITT mentor prior to becoming Lead Subject Tutor for English. 

James has 11 years of experience teaching Computer Science within secondary schools in Nottinghamshire and Middlesbrough.

Prior to becoming a teacher, James worked as a web designer for a radio station and a design agency. Having progressed into teaching via the SCITT route, James has personal experience of the system and the great benefits this opportunity has to offer.

James has been involved with the Computer Science side of SCITT for the last two years and enjoys building computer systems (most recently a fully working arcade cabinet) in his spare time.

Dan has taught maths throughout the East Midlands region in a variety of roles and educational settings where he has led on curriculum design, staff development and departmental outcomes. He provides CPD for maths teachers within their departments, through conferences and events at both local and national levels, and even as an interviewee for the Mr Barton Maths Podcast.

Dan has mentored teachers across a multitude of different ITT pathways as well as mentoring and coaching ECTs and more experienced staff. If there's a way to spend time talking about maths teaching, Dan'll find it.

Chloe started her teaching career when she joined Toot Hill School in 2014 as a NQT, progressing to Key Stage 3 co-ordinator of Art and Design.

In 2017, Chloe had the opportunity to start up a department at a brand new school — The Suthers School — as Head of Art and Design. Chloe has focused on ensuring all students have an ambitious curriculum to ignite their passion and love of learning, taking them on a fantastic creative journey from Year 7 to 11.

In additional to her role as Head of Art, Chloe is also Acting Head of Design and Technology and manages Child Development, whilst supporting ECTs in her departments.

Chloe has had previous experience with NTS, delivering Art subject knowledge to primary trainees and is committed to the investment in the next generation of teachers.

Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching Physical Education in secondary schools. She currently holds responsibility for Key Stage 4 and 5 vocational qualifications in PE and has previously had had experience of pastoral support and Key Stage 4 achievement as an Achievement Co-ordinator.

Sarah has completed an MA in Education with a particular focus on the role mentoring can have on both the well-being and academic achievement of pupils within secondary school.

Jackie has over 20 years of experience working and teaching in secondary schools.

As head of the Modern Foreign Languages department at Toot Hill School, Jackie has developed and led the MFL departments in a number of large comprehensive schools.

In 2012, Jackie became a Specialist Leader of Education and MFL Lead Practitioner within Nova Education Trust.

As an experienced ITT and NQT mentor, Jackie brings a wealth of knowledge to her role in Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT.

Evangeline graduated The University of Gloucestershire with BA(hons) in Performing Arts in 2016, she then went onto qualify as a teacher in 2018 and began her career as a classroom teacher in Wiltshire. From her experience in this role, Evangeline went on to become Head of Drama at Newark Academy in 2021. Evangeline joined the SCITT team in 2023 and has a breadth of experience mentoring and supporting ITT’s and ECT’s with high quality Drama subject knowledge.

Marc has 13 years of experience teaching Business and Economics. He started his own training at Toot Hill School as a PGCE student before being employed as a Teacher of Business at Toot Hill the following year.

Marc spent a few years as a classroom teacher before taking on whole-school responsibility for developing and promoting enterprise among Toot Hill students.

Marc is now head of the Business and Economics department and has been in this role for five years. Marc has large experience mentoring ITT and NQT students within the Business department.

Rosaleen has over 20 years of experience working in Nottingham City secondary schools teaching predominantly Psychology and Sociology.  She currently holds the position of Head of Social Sciences at Nottingham Free School and has previous experience of pastoral support, having been a year leader at Key Stage 4.

Rosaleen has a particular interest in Key Stage 5 provision, both academic and pastoral.  In addition to teaching and being a SCITT mentor, Rosaleen is also an examiner for A Level Psychology.

Arron teaches a wide variety of material areas and courses in the subject area Design Technology and Food Technology. Arron currently works as a Head of Year at Newark Academy, working as part of a team to oversee standards, pastoral care and academic progress of a year group. Arron has previously worked as an achievement coordinator for 300 students; he has also led teaching of a vocational course to ensure that the curriculum is broad, challenging, and engaging for his students.

Arron graduated from Nottingham Trent University with BSc Secondary Design and Technology Education, since then he has been teaching for seven years in Nova Education Trust. Arron joined the SCITT team in 2021 and has wide experience of mentoring and supporting both ITTs and ECTs to deliver high standards in both pastoral care, subject knowledge development and high quality teaching and learning.  

Domonic has 7 years of secondary school teaching experience and joined NUSA in 2015 having graduated from the original cohort of the Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT. During this time, he has experienced a number of roles including; Lead History Teacher, Second in Department and currently performs the role of Head of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Outside of the classroom Domonic has also performed the role of ITT Coordinator and Subject Mentor, having mentored over ten NTS trainee teachers since 2016. He also has a wealth of experience in mentoring early career teachers and aiding the development of staff at NUSA through his role in the teaching and learning team.  

Domonic was also instrumental in leading NUSA in becoming an official UCL Beacon School for Holocaust Education in 2021/22, Making NUSA the first school of its kind in Nottinghamshire, a title which it holds permanently.